A- 3760: Legislation introduced by Assembly member, Vainieri-Huttle would prohibit children under the age of 12 from participating in tackle football programs offered by a youth team organization.TAPinto

2018-03-07

Illinois Legislation Withdrawn Pending Amendments

State Rep. Carol Sente announced that she was withdrawing the proposed legislation from consideration pending amendments.WJOL

2018-03-05

Maryland House Committee Rejects Legislation

The Maryland House of Delegates, Ways and Means Committee voted to rejected legislation which would have prohibited tackling in football and heading in soccer by kids in elementary and middle school.The Baltimore Sun

2018-03-01

Under 12 Tackle Football Ban Passes House Committee In Illinois

The Dave Duerson Act (House Bill 4341) passed out of the Illinois House mental health committee on an 11-9 vote. The bill will now pass to the full House for a full debate and vote.The State Journal Register

2018-02-09

Bill Filed In Maryland General Assembly

State Del. Terri Hill files a bill in the Maryland General Assembly to ban tackle football for children under 14.Baltimore Sun

2018-02-08

Safe Youth Football Act (California)

Assemblymembers Kevin McCarty (D – Sacramento) and Lorena Gonzales Fletcher (D – San Diego) announce the “Safe Youth Football Act” to protect children from brain injury by establishing a minimum age to play in organized tackle football programs. Press Release

2018-01-25

Dave Duerson Act To Prevent CTE (Illinois)

State Rep. Carol Sente announces the “The Dave Duerson Act to Prevent CTE”, which proposes to ban tackle football for children under the age of 12 in the state of Illinois.Sports Illustrated

2018-01-24

John Mackey Youth Football Protection Act (New York)

Assemblyman Michael Bennedetto announces the “John Mackey Youth Football Protection Act”, which proposes to ban tackle football for children under the age of 12 in the state of New York.New York Times

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Alaska

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California

Assemblymembers Kevin McCarty (D- Sacramento) and Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D – San Diego) introduced a bill called the “Safe Youth Football Act” in February 2018.

The bill was scheduled to be voted on by the Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media on the 1st May, but was withdrawn on the 26th April.

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Maryland

In February 2018, State Del. Terri Hill filed a bill in the Maryland General Assembly to ban tackle football for children under 14.

The bill also proposes that concussion education be required before children over 14 are allowed to participate in tackle football.

Additionally, there are proposals for restrictions in headers (soccer) and checking (lacrosse) before high school.

On the 5th March 2018, The Maryland House of Delegates, Ways and Means Committee voted to rejected legislation which would have prohibited tackling in football and heading in soccer by kids in elementary and middle school.

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New Jersey

In March 2018, legislation was introduced by Assembly member, Vainieri-Huttle which would prohibit children under the age of 12 from participating in tackle football programs offered by a youth team organization.

New Mexico

We are not aware of any current pending legislation for New Mexico.

New York

The Assembly Health Committee earlier this year voted to advance NY A 1269 (17R), which would have banned tackle football for children under 12, and NY A5745 (17R), which would have mandated that parents receive information on concussions if their child is playing tackle football. Neither bill passed.

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